EPISODE · Aug 2, 2025 · 32 MIN
LDS Mission vs Teen Mania Honor Academy: Shiny Happy People Reaction S2 Ep2
from Growing Up In Polygamy · host Growing Up In Polygamy
In this video, we react to Shiny Happy People Season 2, Episode 2 and explore the Teen Mania Honor Academy—comparing it to Sam’s experience serving a full-time LDS mission in Chile.We share what both programs had in common, from the structure and intense focus on obedience and self-discipline, to the unique ways young adults were shaped by their time in these high-commitment environments. Sam opens up about his time in the LDS Missionary Training Center (MTC) and how it compares to what we see in the Honor Academy.👇 We'd love to hear your thoughts! Did you attend Honor Academy or serve an LDS mission?#ShinyHappyPeople #TeenMania #LDSMission #MTC #FaithJourneys #ExMormon #HonorAcademy #SamAndMelissa #ReligiousExperience #YoungAdultMinistryIf you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamyNew website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to [email protected]
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In this video, we react to Shiny Happy People Season 2, Episode 2 and explore the Teen Mania Honor Academy—comparing it to Sam’s experience serving a full-time LDS mission in Chile.We share what both programs had in common, from the structure and intense focus on obedience and self-discipline, to the unique ways young adults were shaped by their time in these high-commitment environments. Sam opens up about his time in the LDS Missionary Training Center (MTC) and how it compares to what we see in the Honor Academy.👇 We'd love to hear your thoughts! Did you attend Honor Academy or serve an LDS mission?#ShinyHappyPeople #TeenMania #LDSMission #MTC #FaithJourneys #ExMormon #HonorAcademy #SamAndMelissa #ReligiousExperience #YoungAdultMinistryIf you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamyNew website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to [email protected]
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